Some Virginia residents may be surprised to learn that there is usually an increase in divorce filings in the month of January. Even searches on online platforms for things related to divorce, like "divorce party," increase during the month of January, especially the...
Year: 2019
Financial planning during a divorce
When a person in Virginia decides to get a divorce, that person might want to consult a financial planner or even a certified divorce financial specialist. The latter individual has specialized training in the issues around divorce and money. This may be particularly...
Divorce often leaves women vulnerable financially
Working women in Virginia and around the country are often left financially vulnerable by divorce. A study conducted by the London School of Economics reveals that working wives see their incomes fall by an average of 20% following a divorce while husbands earn about...
Maintaining sanity when co-parenting with a toxic person
Virginia co-parents who divorced in an amicable way face a variety of challenges because of the logistics of parenting children from two different households. The situation becomes even more complicated when one of the co-parents is a toxic person. Here are a few...
Why men are still expected to be breadwinners
Men in Virginia and throughout America are generally expected to be financial providers for their families. However, it is not uncommon to see wives make more than their husbands. Research suggests that this could be a problem in some relationships. One study found...
Social media in divorce cases
Most Virginia residents are active on at least one social media platform, and the messages and photographs they share with their friends and followers are often quite candid. This kind of sharing has become so common that it is now considered a normal part of daily...
House buyout process during divorce when refinancing mortgage
Divorces in Virginia do not always involve selling the marital home. Sometimes, the splitting spouses agree that one should buy out the other's half of the house. The desire to keep children in a familiar environment often motivates this decision. For a home that has...
Ways to take control of finances after divorce
The divorce process can create financial challenges for Virginia residents. As a person tries to rebuild their new life, they want to make sure that they get control of their finances as quickly as possible after the divorce. Being proactive is essential in order to...
Assuming a mortgage after divorce
Virginia couples may face a difficult decision about how to deal with the family home during a divorce. The family home can come with a significant amount of emotional baggage, especially if children are involved and feel an attachment to the house and their...
Abuse and alienation in child custody cases
Despite the widely-held belief that fathers face discrimination in family courts in Virginia and across the country, some research indicates that they are actually favored, even when credible allegations of abused are raised by mothers. According to one study of over...